Everyone needs running water

Dignity for everyone, everyday.

Water is a human right. Yet in places such as Detroit, Baltimore, and other cities in the United States,
families unable to afford their water bills have their water service disconnected. When this happens,
kids can't bathe, people can't wash dishes, and grandparents can't flush their toilets. The Human Utility provides
assistance to families and makes sure they always have running water at home.

Hope Against Hardship: How Determination And The Human Utility Helped A Mother Fight Hopelessness

How a Leaky Toilet Broke Up a Family — And How It’s Being Put Back Together

Patricia G., a 57-year-old Detroit resident, was overcome with emotion. She’d just gotten the phone call letting her know The Human Utility paid $750 toward her water bill. Patricia was getting her water turned back on.